# 财新 vs Folo

The clearest difference is monetization model: Folo at free with in-app purchases against 财新's subscription. Folo also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). 财新's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (63% vs 41%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 财新 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Folo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

财新 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 财新 has 1.2K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of 财新's written reviews are positive against 41% of Folo's.

财新 ships an update monthly, Folo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 财新 | Folo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caixin/id356023612/reviews)** | [4.1 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folo-ai-rss-reader/id6739802604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 40.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Caixin Media Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/356023615) | [Natural Selection Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794255875) |

## What reviewers say

### 财新

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caixin/id356023612)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #64 Top Grossing · News, #93 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access in-depth financial and economic news, exclusive reports, and authoritative analyses from China. Stay informed with timely updates, investigative journalism, and expert interviews. Enjoy multimedia content including videos and audio programs.

**Highlights:** Caixin Weekly Digital Edition, Financial News updates, Caixin Time video interviews, Weekly audio news analysis, Visual news presentations, AI Voice Broadcasting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 财新mini包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| Caixin Express Monthly | $10.49 | per month |
| 数据通Lite包月 | $19.99 | per month |
| 财新通季订阅 | $22.49 | per 3 months |
| 财新mini | $34.99 | per year |
| 财新通半年权限 | $41.99 | per 6 months |
| 周刊通 | $53.99 | per year |
| 数据通Pro包季 | $79.99 | per 3 months |
| Caixin Express Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Caixin Data Express Lite | $199.99 | per year |
| Caixin Data Express Pro | $289.99 | per year |
| 充值6元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值68元 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 📰 High-quality news content
- 🧠 Insightful and professional reporting
- 🧭 Objective and unbiased coverage
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Intrusive and unskippable ads
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🔒 Lack of security and privacy features

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes on launch
- Unable to log in or access paid content
- Inconsistent performance on different devices
- Syncing issues between app and website
- Incorrect or outdated news content

**Requested features**

- Customizable font and text size options
- Offline reading mode
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Night mode or dark theme
- Cross-device syncing and cloud backup


### Folo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folo-ai-rss-reader/id6739802604)

This AI-powered tool scans the internet to find and present information relevant to your interests. It filters out noise, delivering only the knowledge you truly care about.

**Highlights:** AI-powered content filtering, Surfaces relevant knowledge, Cuts through internet noise, Personalized information delivery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Folo Basic (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Folo Plus (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Folo Basic (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Folo Pro (Monthly) | $99.99 | per month |
| Folo Plus (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| Folo Pro (Annual) | $999.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast app
- 🔒 Secure
- 👍 Great product

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Poor user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to open app on Mac
- Images not loading in articles
- Horizontal videos not playable
- Unresponsive click issues

**Requested features**

- Change text size option
- Add language support
- Improve notification system
- Enhance sharing functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 财新 free?

财新 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Folo free?

Folo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 财新 or Folo?

财新 is rated higher. 财新 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Folo averages 4.1 from 54 ratings.

### Do 财新 or Folo have ads?

Neither 财新 nor Folo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 财新 or Folo?

财新 ships an update monthly, and Folo fortnightly. Most recently, 财新 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Folo on October 14, 2026.

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